busdennis Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 im looking at buying a hilux surf from ebay which is an import . anybody had or know of one of these imported trucks, are they better condition than ones that have spent a life time in the uk. is it true that insurance is dearer on an import. anything i havent thought about thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 hello mate, we had a 2.4 or 2.5(can't remember exact engine)it was in excellent condition in/out(no rust at all) not bad mpg,all the toys,the only thing was when the boot window was down the car stunk of diesel fumes. apparently the 3.0l engine is better than the smaller engine(the 2.4/2.5s are prone to problems,overheating i think)we had no probs with ours though you're better off looking for an owners club site and have a browse at the common probs. we got rid of it because they have quite a low seating position(specially as the other half is only 4' nothing) i don't think the insurance was that bad(couldn't have been too expensive or i wouldn't have had the car) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have a Toyota Hilux Surf Import and can only speak highly of it. All the urban legends of expensive insurance, can't get spares, etc., is rubbish. This is an excellent website for information and help. http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 just make sure you go for the 3.0 td, the 2.4 td's are very very well known to have lots of trouble with overheating and cracking the cylinder heads, just have a look on ebay for how many 2.4's are selling for spares repair for this reason, other than that they are great trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I have owned an import Surf. Great truck, wish I still had mine I presume it a Japanese import - Generally they will have little or no rust, will not have towed, so it wont have been worked hard. Probably wont have been over 80km an hour and will be in good mechanical condition as the laws on cars over there are very tough. The 2.4 is a liitle under powered, the 3.0 unit is a better buy, its personal preference, but I would go for the manual. No issues with insurance, cheap as chips, just some companies will not insure an import, pleanty do. Spare parts no problem, look up Milner off road, they know there stuff and have great service. Great all round truck - have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 avoid the 2.4 like the plague- heads are notoriously bad- the 3.0 Litre version is a far better motor - I know Ive had both the 2.4 cracked the cylinder head at 90,000 miles and its an £800 repair :unsure: :unsure: Just my opionion of course not looking to start a war- your money your choice B) Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biakalblaster Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 i owned a UK 4runner - the equivalent of the surf great truck, a good shooting platform, fun off road and i enjoyed driving it on road too but fancied a change and for a newer landcruiser 90 instead this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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